language code

language code in Technology

human language, standard A set of standard names and abbreviations maintained by ISO for identifying human languages, natural and invented, past and present. Each language has a list of English and French names and an ISO 639-2 three-letter code. Some also have an ISO 639-1 two-letter code. The list even includes the Klingon language from the Star Trek science fiction series. Latest list (http://www.loc.gov/standards/iso639-2/php/English_list.php). There are also country codes. (2006-12-11)